# Gotenberg vs Nova Server

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Gotenberg | Nova Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 13 471 ✓ | 355 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +315 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v8.39.0 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Gotenberg scores 77/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.

Gotenberg ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nova Server.

If you want the quickest setup, Gotenberg is easier to run; Nova Server needs more configuration.

Gotenberg is growing faster right now (+315 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Gotenberg](https://selfhost.directory/project/gotenberg) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gotenberg.md)
- [Nova Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gotenberg-vs-nova-server